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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.51, 2,358.78 and 647.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.51, 2,358.78 and 647.71 is: 971.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.51 : 2,358.78 = 647.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.51/2,358.78 = 647.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.51x = 2,358.78 × 647.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.51x = 1,527,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,793.60/1,572.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.56

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